1. iNtegrating Technology for inQuiry: A Problem Based Planning Model
Presented by
Lisa DeMeulle, Sonoma State Univ.
Gary Morrison, Wayne State Univ.
Deborah Lowther, Univ. of Memphis

2. Session Outline Introductions The NTeQ model - what, why & how
Experience NTeQ lesson
Visit NTeQ website
Sample lesson plans
Question & Answers
Create Own NTeQ lesson
Drawing for Door Prizes!

3. What is the role of technology in the classroom?
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4. Technology in the classroom has not met our expectations.
Why?

5. The traditional view of technology
Viewed technology as a teacher
To deliver the instruction
To compete with the teacher

6. What have we learned?
Technology is not always a good teacher

7. Is there any hope for technology?
Yes
But, we must change our view

8. What if we surveyed parents?
What software do you use?
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Desktop publishing

9. What if we surveyed teachers?
What software do your students use?
Drill and practice
Games
Tutorials

10. Recent research
Suggests that application software can support higher level learning
Better prepares student for the workplace
Drill-and-practice and tutorials support basic skills and rote learning

11. How do we use applications in instruction?
Integrate computer technology to support inquiry
Use computers as a tool rather than as an instructional delivery device

12. Using technology as a tool
How?
To calculate
To determine
To identify
To summarize
To find information
To organize information

13. Using technology as a tool
The effectiveness as a tool has been established
People use technology as a tool everyday in the workplace

14. A new way of teaching Requires a different approach to teaching
Teacher’s role will change
Student’s role will change
Instruction will change

15. The changing role of the teacher
Technologically competent
Understands relationship between computers and learning
Creates a student-centered learning environment
Uses computers as a tool

16. Recent technology standards for teachers
“Teachers will…access, generate, and manipulate data” (ISTE, 1998)
“Teachers will use technology in communicating, collaborating, conducting research and solving problems” (ISTE, 1998)
“They must plan and deliver instructional units that integrate a variety of software, applications and learning tools” (ISTE, 1998)

17. Roles of the teacher
Designer
Facilitator
Manager

18. Teacher as designer Integrates learning strategies
Embeds technology into the instruction
Utilizes multiple learning resources
Uses real world data

19. Teacher as facilitator
No longer the main source of information
Asks directed questions rather than providing answers
Models the physical and cognitive processes
Provides necessary scaffolding for students

20. Teacher as manager Plans a viable rotation schedule
Provides a multidimensional learning environment
Encourages students to solve problems
Finds solutions to technical problems

21. The changing role of instruction
Problem based
Authentic data
Uses problems students can relate to
Provides for many sources of information

22. The student as researcher
Primary role is a researcher
Gathers data
Analyzes data
Generates
knowledge

23. The student as collaborator
Goal is problem solving through collaboration
Works effectively as a team member
Values team collaboration

24. Recent technology standards for students
“...use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works” (ISTE, 1998)
... use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources” (ISTE, 1998)
... employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world (ISTE, 1998)

25. Using computer technology
How can we use technology in the classroom?
Use technology to support the learning process, critical thinking, problem solving.
Encourage collaboration.

26. Where do we start with an NTeQ lesson?
NTeQ incorporates
Inquiry learning
Problem-based learning
Cognitive & Constructivist
approaches
Collaborative learning

27. NTeQ: Specify the objectives
Specify all your lesson objectives
Includes both computer related and noncomputer objectives

28. NTeQ: Computer functions
Specify
Objectives
Computer
Functions
Match your objectives to computer functions
Computer functions that support your objectives

29. NTeQ: Computer functions
Objective: Analyze
Use a spreadsheet to determine the…
Use a database to find the…
Create a chart to show…
Dia. $
$/sq in
Joe's Pizza 12 9
Big Caesar 14 13
Square Pan Pizza 15 11

30. NTeQ: Computer functions
Objective: Write, Edit
Use a word processor to create
Edit your partner’s paper
Use a spellchecker to…

31. NTeQ: Computer functions
Objective: Design, Plan
Create a drawing showing
Design a safe playground
Make a map of your neighborhood

32. NTeQ: Specify Problem Realistic Real-world events
Objectives
Computer
Functions
Specify
Problem
Realistic
Real-world events
From the students’ world
Let them suggest the problem

33. NTeQ: Data Collection & Manipulation
Specify
Objectives
Computer
Functions
Specify
Problem
Data
Manipulation
How will students collect and manipulate the data?

34. NTeQ: Data Collection & Manipulation
Tools for students
Job aids
Think Sheets
Questions and ideas for the student
Search Plans
Search Logs

35. NTeQ: Results Presentation
Specify
Objectives
Computer
Functions
Specify
Problem
Data
Manipulation
Results
Presentation
How will students present the results?
Printed/oral reports/Magazine/newsletter
TV broadcast/Web page/School conference

36. NTeQ: At the computer What will students do at the computer?
Specify
Objectives
Computer
Functions
Specify
Problem
Data
Manipulation
Results
Presentation
What will students do at the computer?
Collecting and Entering data
Manipulating data
Creating a report
Activities
While at
Computer

37. NTeQ: Prior to the computer
Specify
Objectives
Computer
Functions
Specify
Problem
Data
Manipulation
Results
Presentation
What will students do before using the computer?
Key words for searching
Collecting data
Activities
Prior to
Computer
Activities
While at
Computer

38. NTeQ: After the computer
Specify
Objectives
Computer
Functions
Specify
Problem
Data
Manipulation
Results
Presentation
What will students do after using the computer?
Purpose is to use the information generated from the computer activity
Activities
Prior to
Computer
After
Using
Computer
Activities
While at
Computer

39. NTeQ: Supporting Activities
Specify
Objectives
Computer
Functions
Specify
Problem
Data
Manipulation
Results
Presentation
Additional activities that support the objectives
Supporting
Activities
Activities
Prior to
Computer
After
Using
Computer
Activities
While at
Computer

40. NTeQ: Supporting Activities
Anytime during the lesson
Meaningful and related reading
Problem solving
Discussion
Manipulatives

41. NTeQ: Assessment May require more than a test Specify Objectives
Computer
Functions
Specify
Problem
Data
Manipulation
Results
Presentation
May require more than a test
Supporting
Activities
Activities
Prior to
Computer
After
Using
Computer
Activities
While at
Computer
Assessment

42. NTeQ: Assessment Assessing student learning Computer generated reports
Printed reports
Slide shows
Multimedia reports
Electronic portfolios

43. NTeQ: Assessment Assessing student learning Group presentations
Book or newsletter
Demonstrations
Notebook portfolios
Self or Peer Assessment

44. Creating the classroom environment
Two approaches to designing your classroom for an NTeQ lesson

45. Learning center room design
Teacher
Tables
Manipulatives
Data Collection
Computers
Project
Development
Problem
Solving
Layout
Design

46. Collaborative room design
Teacher
Computer
Tables
Computer
Computer
Computer

47. The outcomes Increased problem solving skills
Experience with collaborative work groups
Improved classroom environment
Real world technology skills